Charichari and Buzz Dream FES 2025: Supporting Young Talents through Art Contest

Charichari Collaborates with Buzz Dream FES 2025 for Youth Art Contest

Charichari, a share cycle service based in Fukuoka, has joined forces with local companies and organizations to support the dreams of passionate youth engaged in culture, arts, and creativity. By partnering with the upcoming cultural festival, Buzz Dream FES 2025, Charichari recently conducted an art contest named the "Charichari Buzz Dream Award".

The theme for this contest was "Charichari x Fukuoka," encouraging young artists from elementary school to university to submit their artworks. The response was overwhelming, with a broad range of talent showcased across the age spectrum. After a rigorous evaluation process, the winners were selected, and a ceremony to honor them was held at the Buzz Dream FES 2025 on September 27, 2025. The top winner was granted the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education Award and a special opportunity to have their artwork featured on a limited-edition Charichari bicycle that will be running across Fukuoka from October to December this year.

Charichari operates under the mission of creating a new habit for urban mobility, aiming to address local transportation challenges in collaboration with community members and businesses. As a startup rooted in Fukuoka, it aspires to contribute to the vibrancy of the region beyond just transportation.

Collaborating with passionate local entities that share the vision of supporting youth, Charichari aims to provide a platform for aspiring artists to express their talents. This cooperative initiative culminated in the organization of the Buzz Dream FES 2025, designed to showcase young people's enthusiasm and creativity in music, art, and more.

The Charichari Buzz Dream Award is not just about recognizing artistic talent but is also a way for Charichari to bolster the confidence and joy of young participants, empowering them to forge their own paths in the future. From May 19 to August 24, 2025, the contest invited submissions, resulting in a diverse array of artworks that were evaluated by a panel of judges.

Contest Results

- Grand Prize [Fukuoka Flowers Award]

- Artwork Title: The Floral Plaza
- Artist: Anri (9 years old)
- Prize: Opportunity to feature a collaboration Charichari and exclusive merchandise.

- Excellence Award [Diversity Fukuoka Award]

- Artwork Title: Different Feelings, One Heart
- Artist: Chihiro (22 years old)
- Prize: Charichari exclusive merchandise.

- Excellence Award [Charichari Lovers Award]

- Artwork Title: Charichari Shichari
- Artist: Bari (10 years old)
- Prize: Charichari exclusive merchandise.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony took place on September 27, 2025, during the Buzz Dream FES 2025, where the grand prize winner received the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education Award. Charichari highlighted the collaboration bicycle featuring the winning artwork, which symbolizes the shared aspiration to create a vibrant Fukuoka filled with flowers. This bicycle will joyfully ride through the city as part of a limited engagement from October to December 2025.

Charichari remains dedicated to inspiring the dreams of youth and fostering a vibrant community in Fukuoka through share cycling initiatives.

Contest Overview

- Name: Charichari Buzz Dream FES AWARD 2025
- Objective: Seeking artwork themed around "Charichari x Fukuoka"; the selected entry will be featured on a limited-time Charichari bicycle.
- Submission Period: May 19, 2025 – August 24, 2025

Event Overview

- Title: Buzz Dream FES 2025
- Date: September 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Momochi Cultural Center "SAWARAPIA", Fukuoka City
- Admission: Free
- Hosted by: Buzz Dream FES Executive Committee (Sawarize Corporation, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, Nishisen Co., Ltd., Sazae-san Shopping Street Cooperative Association, Charichari Co., Ltd.)
- Supported by: Department of Visual Design, Kyushu Sangyo University
- Website: Buzz Dream FES Website